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Access to care for pets

The bond between people and pets is universal, but many families struggle to access affordable vet care. Humane World for Animals helps provide low cost and free veterinary care options to keep pets

Animal cruelty

Our toughest fights work to address the systemic cruelties embedded in factory farming, animal research and other industries that impact millions of animals.

Animal fighting

No animal should have to suffer the barbaric practices of dogfighting and cockfighting. Humane World for Animals is working to end this cruelty in all its forms.

Animal rescue and response

Local emergency response departments, humane societies and animal shelters often don’t have the resources to help animal victims of disasters and large-scale cruelty cases. That’s where we come in.

Animal testing and research

We are working globally to replace cruel, outdated animal testing with modern, animal-free research methods that are better for both people and animals.

Banning trophy hunting

Thrill-seekers kill vital wildlife for trophies, display, photos, bragging rights and prizes, and pay big money to kill rare, often endangered, animals abroad and take home their body parts.

Dog and cat welfare

Every day around the world, millions of dogs and cats face neglect and cruelty. Humane World for Animals rescues animals, works to end puppy mills and expands access to veterinary care.

Ending the dog and cat meat trade worldwide

Millions of dogs and cats suffer in the meat trade each year. Join us in ending the dog and cat meat trade for good.

Farm animal welfare

Industrial farms cause animal suffering on an unimaginable scale. We work to improve animal welfare on farms, reducing extreme confinement, and to promote a more plant-forward global food system.

Going fur-free

The fashion industry is changing and it’s time to leave animal cruelty behind. Join us in building a future rooted in compassion, not fur.

Helping captive wildlife

Wild animals belong in their natural habitats, not kept in roadside zoos and circuses for our entertainment. With your help, we’re working to end this cruelty.

Protecting equines

Equines are companions and partners, and it's our responsibility to act as their guardians. Unfortunately, cruelty persists. Humane World for Animals tackles the root causes of this cruelty to end it.

Puppy mills

It's time to end the cruel treatment of dogs in mass breeding operations. We're fighting to stop puppy mills on all possible levels.

Wildlife killing contests

These senseless competitions promote the mass killing of animals for prizes and bragging rights.

Wildlife protection

Stand with Humane World for Animals to put an end to the senseless killing and exploitation of wildlife.

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Ways to take action

Your voice is needed on these important issues. Here’s how you can take action — and why it matters.

Petitions
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Petition to Kroger

Sign this petition to Greg Foran, the CEO of Kroger, urging the company to keep its animal welfare promises and stop using cruel cages.

Stop Yulin cruelty

Ask Premier Li Qiang to end this animal welfare and public health nightmare in and around Yulin.

Stop animal cruelty on the runway

Tens of millions of animals suffer and die every year for frivolous fur fashion.

Ban whale hunting in Iceland

Urge Minister Friðriksson to end gruesome whale hunting. Whales already face multiple threats in the ocean from entanglement in fishing gear and ship strikes, pollution and climate change.

End cruel fur farming in Iceland

Fur farming causes suffering to animals, damages the environment and is a risk to public health.

Support for a dog and cat meat-free South Korea

Please add your name to show support for a dog and cat meat free Bok Nal and South Korea.

Misleading animal food product labels

Consumers deserve honest and transparent information on meat labels.

Help preserve the Endangered Species Act

One of the strongest tools in fighting extinction is at risk. Take action today.

Stop fur farming in Europe

The evidence is clear, the moral case undeniable and EU citizens overwhelmingly demand change.

Your gift can do so much for animals in need

Start saving lives by making a one-time gift today. You can also help animals all year long with a monthly contribution.

Meredith Lee/Humane World for Animals